The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a criminal case against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya over allegations of using a fake educational degree to contest elections and secure a petrol pump dealership. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh rejected the plea filed by Diwaker Nath Tripathi, bringing an end to a prolonged legal battle.

Tripathi had initially approached a magisterial court to register an FIR against Maurya, but his plea was dismissed. In February 2024, the Allahabad High Court also rejected Tripathi’s revision plea, citing a delay of over 300 days. However, the Supreme Court intervened in January 2025, condoning the delay and directing the high court to reconsider the case on its merits.

Following the Supreme Court’s directive, Tripathi filed a fresh revision plea, reiterating the allegations against Maurya. After hearing arguments from both sides, the court reserved its verdict on May 23 before delivering its final ruling on Monday, dismissing the petition. The decision clears the legal cloud over Maurya, affirming the earlier dismissal of the claims against him.

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